…O’Neill says especially with big ticket items it will definitely pay to… “compare at least 3 product providers. Take the time to either go online or visit stores and compare…
Almond Matters: San Jose Scale Decision Support
…the sequential sampling may have been a little confusing to navigate for some. Symmes said this decision tree should alleviate the confusion. You can find the tool online at SacValleyOrchards.com….
Stuffing, Outside of the Bird
…Hotline at 1-888-M P Hotline (1-888-674-6854). Experts will be also be available online live at askkaren.gov on the web – even Thanksgiving Day – from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m….
Ag Committee Concludes Two-Year Review of SNAP
…heard from organizations that are working creatively to provide nutritious food to low-income individuals in low-access areas through online platforms and incentive programs. “Communities across the country have different needs…
Overseas HPAI Outbreaks Prompt Import Restrictions
…has compiled several reports on outbreaks of H5N8 in Germany, Hungary, India, Israel and Switzerland, according to online meat industry publication Meatingplace. All of the impacted nations are taking precautions…
Schools partner to Share Love of Ag Education
…weeks after the conference to attend a seed propagation workshop. Before long, they had developed a new a project tying writing and agriculture together: a pen pal Ag-Venture. “Dear 6th…
NIFA Focus on Two New Projects
…offers education, workshops, marketing and outreach that connects the veteran community with state and local veteran service agencies. The second grant announced, from the Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification…
Almond Board: Almond Conference Sessions
…in this week’s Almond Update. Listen to the report here: Almond Update The Almond Conference is December 6-8, 2016, at the Sacramento Convention Center. Register online and get more information…
Avocado Consumption
…with some cocoa powder and I’ve made a cake with a chocolate avocado frosting. You can find some great avocado recipes by going online and typing in What’s cooking USDA…
Food and Ag Science Will Shape Our Future
…Dioxide Enrichment (FACE) study’s goal is to measure carbon dioxide’s effect on plants. It is the largest experiment of this type ever undertaken. We’ve developed online tools aimed at providing…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
…growers had already been having pesticide conversations with nearby schools and the only change would be putting this system online. Once growers were shown how to use the system, Arroyo…
Turkey Hotline Busy
…Hotline – at 1-888-M-P Hotline (1-888-674-6854), chat online with one of the food safety experts (available weekdays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) or go online to askKaren.gov….
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) held a public workshop to discuss “Data Collection and Freight Hub Survey” as part of CARB’s Sustainable Freight Strategy. This issue from early on…
Funding to Ensure Access to Needed Veterinary Services
…online. Since the program was implemented in 2010, more than 300 veterinarians have helped fill shortage situations in 46 states. Two recent participants, Idaho-based veterinarian Annie Bowes and Kentucky-based veterinarian…